Resources
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“Autism prevalence increases: 1 in 59 US children” by Susan Scutti
In this CNN article from April 26, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the new prevalence of 1 in 59 children who have autism spectrum disorder, up from the previous prevalence of 1 in 68 from their 2016 report.
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Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit
The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families of Young Children was created specifically for families of children ages 4 and under to make the best possible use of the 100 days following their child’s diagnosis of autism. Anyone can download the kit for free from this website.
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Autism Speaks First Concern to Action Tool Kit
This “First Concern to Action Tool Kit” from Autism Speaks provides specific resources and tools to help guide you on the journey from your first concern regarding your childโs development to action.
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Baby Center
Information and resources to use during and after pregnancy for developmental milestone information and activities to do with your baby.
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Baby Rhymes from KCLS
A great collection of interactive rhyming songs that you can sing with your baby. Each rhyme includes lyrics and a video demonstrating how to sing the song.
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CBS News: “Prescription for play? It’s ‘brain building’ for kids, study finds”
This video from โCBS This Morningโ highlights a 2018 study from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how play enhances the structure and function of the brain in babies and young children.
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Center for Children with Special Needs Resource Guide
Seattle Children’s Center for Children with Special Needs Resource Guide provides useful tips and resources for families of children with special needs, including a summer camp directory, safety tips, dental care tips, special needs childcare, and an interactive map showing ADA accessible parks in our area.
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Cerebral Palsy Help for Parents and Caregivers
Raising and caring for a child with cerebral palsy requires time, effort, empathy, and patience. Here is some information that can help make you a successful cerebral palsy caregiver.
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Child Find: What It Is and How It Works
An article explaining Child Find, a legal requirement that schools find all children who have disabilities and who may be be entitled to special educational services.
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Circle of Security Video (English)
A 4-minute video outlining the Circle of Security parenting program and how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
